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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.86, 1,434.81 and 493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.86, 1,434.81 and 493.94 is: 740.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.86 : 1,434.81 = 493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.86/1,434.81 = 493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.86x = 1,434.81 × 493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.86x = 708,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,710.05/956.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.66

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